In southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya, the Borana Oromo people have long practiced rotational, peacefully transferred leadership.

Farmers on both banks are adapting to the same destabilized resource system, and often faster than formal policy.

This week, in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fighting continues despite peace agreements. UN Yemen envoy discusses escalation.

Peacebuilders across Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa are calling for stronger cross-border peacebuilding mechanisms.

The experiences of women in Baidoa show that peacebuilding thrives in everyday relationships where people work, cooperate, and rebuild. Financial and economic programs can strengthen livelihoods and ...

In June 2026, the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) published the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI). The report detailed highly concerning findings about the state of peace in 163 countries across ...

Peace News Network aims to present stories from conflict zones we often don’t hear. Our stories are about people taking risks for peace. We highlight the opinions of ordinary people who want ...

In Kilosa, central Tanzania, local peace committees have helped rebuild peaceful relations between pastoralist and farming communities after decades of violent conflict. Their experience shows how ...

How can former detainees be reintegrated into Southern Thailand’s society? Can a rights-based approach help former detainees socially reintegrate in Thailand’s Deep South? Thailand’s peace dialogue ...

How are African youth using AI to build peace? What are some of the challenges that come with using AI for peace? Artificial intelligence often dominates headlines for its risks: misinformation, ...

What are peace walls in Northern Ireland? Why were peace walls originally erected during the Troubles? Why are communities in Northern Ireland breaking down peace walls today? Although armed conflict ...

What is the farmer-herder conflict in sub-Saharan Africa about? How does climate change impact the farmer-herder conflict in sub-Saharan Africa? What measures can governments and communities take to ...